Pandemic Leads to Rise in Violence Against Women in Arab Societies, UN Study Finds
January 29, 2021
Lockdowns make things worse, but roots of problem attributed to cultural, legal and social factors
Dima Abumaria, The Media Line
Palestinian Women Say Planned Increase in Legislative Council Representation Not Enough
January 14, 2021
President Mahmoud Abbas amends election law, raising quota for women in Palestinian Authority legislature to 26%, not the promised 30%
Abbas Seeks United Stance With Amman, Cairo Ahead of Talking to Biden
November 30, 2020
Palestinian leadership already has reached understandings with president-elect’s team, PA foreign minister says
Israel to Saudi Arabia: ‘One Hand Can’t Clap’
November 17, 2020
Messages to kingdom part of effort to build on atmosphere of peace following the Abraham Accords, analysts say
Palestinian Authority Seen Losing Control of Pandemic
November 16, 2020
Experts blame government for lack of strategy and planning – while citizens couldn’t care less about safety measures
Biden Victory Could Affect Intra-Palestinian Reconciliation
November 8, 2020
Analyst: Outcome in US will reveal true intentions on elections, end to Fatah-Hamas division
To Bypass Israel’s Sanctions on Banks, Former Security Prisoners to Become PA Employees
November 5, 2020
Restrictions on financial institutions part of effort to ‘criminalize the Palestinian struggle,’ professor says
Hizbullah Delays Formation of Lebanese Government
November 4, 2020
Group ‘has biggest role and biggest say,’ is waiting for result of US presidential election, Christian politician, others tell The Media Line
Despite Jump in Coronavirus Cases, Jordan Holding Election
November 4, 2020
Amman has been unable to enforce full closure despite the spike in infections, experts say
PA Panel Chief: Israel Using COVID-19 as Expansionist Cover
April 10, 2020
Walid Assaf alleges enlargement of settlements, increased demolitions, opening of separation barrier to ‘spread virus.’
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